There are 1000 Korok Seeds in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK) which you can obtain by solving overworld puzzles. See all 1000 Korok Seed Locations by using our Korok Seed Map, find out how to use Korok Seeds, and learn all Korok puzzle solutions!
List of Contents
- All 1000 Korok Seeds Map
- How Many Korok Seeds Are There?
- How Many Koroks to Max Inventory?
- Rewards
- Puzzle Solutions
- What are Koroks?
- Related Guides
All 1000 Korok Seeds Map
Tip: Toggle between Surface and Sky map.
This map shows all the 938 Korok Seeds found on the Surface and 62 Korok Seeds in the Sky.
Sky Interactive Map
How Many Korok Seeds Are There?
A Total of 1000 Korok Seeds
There are a total of 1000 Korok Seeds in Tears of the Kingdom, 938 of which are on Hyrule's surface while the remaining 62 are in the sky.
800 of these Korok Seeds can be found on puzzles that reward just 1 Korok each while the last 200 seeds are rewards from completing the backpack puzzles that give out 2 Korok seeds!
Compared to Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom has 100 more Korok Seeds, as the prequel had 900 Korok Seeds in total.
How Many Koroks to Max Inventory?
Requires 440 Koroks Seeds
| Max No. | Required Korok Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Weapons | 20 | 11 Slots Added1 → 2 → 3 → 5 → 8 → 11 → 17 → 25 → 35 → 45 → 55 (Extra Slot added for Master Sword) |
| Shields | 20 | 16 Slots Added1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 10 → 10 → 10 → 10 → 10 → 15 → 15 → 15 → 15 → 15 → 20 |
| Bows | 14 | 8 Slots Added1 → 2 → 3 → 5 → 8 → 12 → 17 → 25 |
To max out and unlock all inventory slots players need to collect 440 Koroks Seeds. Each inventory will have the following maximum limit; 20 weapons, 20 shields, and 14 bows.
Hestu Location
Korok Seed Rewards
Inventory Slot Expansion
Korok Seeds are upgrade items rewarded to you by Koroks after solving their puzzles and finding their hiding spots all throughout Hyrule.
Koroks Seeds are used to increase Link's Inventory Slots for Weapons, Bows, and Shields. This is especially useful since weapons can break in this game and this allows Link to carry more weapons with him. Link will have to collect 440 Korok Seeds to max out his inventory.
Obtain Hestu's Gift After Finding All 1000 Koroks
After finding all 1000 Koroks, Hestu will give you the final reward called Hestu's Gift. This key item does not serve any actual gameplay purpose other than as a collector's item, so you really only need it if you are set to 100% complete the game.
Aside from the key item, you can also ask Hestu to dance anytime as another reward.
View Hestu's Dances
Hestu's usual and classic dance for weapon stash upgrades.
Once you collect all 1000 Korok Seeds, you can boogie along with Hestu and dance with him if you talk to him again!
You can choose between his usual dance moves, which are the ones you can see in Tears of the Kingdom when expanding your inventory, or classic dance moves, which are the ones he performs in Breath of the Wild!
How to Get Hestu's Gift
Korok Seed Puzzle Solutions
| Korok Seed Puzzle Solutions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling Spots | Stone Circle | Align Blocks |
| Reunite Two Koroks | Dandelion | Ceiling Tree Stump |
| Land on Tree Stump | Small Rock | Korok Flower |
| Acorn | Moving Targets | Dive In Water Lily |
| Race to the Ring | Corkscrew | Rock and Wooden Stand |
We are currently updating this section to include more Korok Seed puzzle solutions. Check back soon for more updates.
Examine Sparkling Spots
The easiest way to find Koroks is to look for sparkling spots. These spots may vary from leaves, tree tops and even snowy areas. Some are even moving, so always keep a watchful eye when searching for them!
Complete the Stone Circle
During your adventures, you might encounter strange rock formations with noticeable missing pieces. Completing these mini-puzzles is another way to see Koroks. To do so, simply place the missing rock between these gaps to find them.
Align Blocks
Koroks will also appear when you correctly align symmetrical blocks. You can use your Ultrahand to do this.
There are some instances where blocks are placed far from each other. If you find yourself in a similar case, you might find the missing piece at the opposite side of where you found the first component.
In some cases, blocks might also be hidden in or around bodies of water, so make sure to check on those areas as well.
Reunite Two Koroks
A new way to obtain Korok Seeds is to help a Korok find their friend. Use Ultrahand to pick up the Korok and move them to their friend to complete the puzzle. In some cases, you will need to transport the Korok in an Ultrahand vehicle.
Catch the Dandelion
Cut the dandelion with a weapon and catch it before it lands the ground to reveal the Korok.
Use Ascend on the Ceiling Tree Stump
Look up the ceiling to find a tree stump that is associated with the Koroks. Use Ascend to go through it to reveal the Korok.
Land on the Tree Stump
Step on the tree stump to spawn another stump that you need to reach with the Paraglider. Make sure to land exactly on the tree stump to reveal the Korok.
Lift the Small Rock
Koroks often in under small rocks placed in unusual places such as on tops of mountains or on scaffoldings. You may need to burn a pile of leaves, lift slabs, or remove a larger rock.
Korok Flower
Follow the flowers
This puzzle involves following the white Korok Flower as it teleports to a new location until you reach a white flower.
Numbered flowers
You may also encounter a group of yellow flowers that you need to touch in a certain order. Start from the flower with the least amount in the group to the one with the most flowers in that order.
Hit the Acorn
You may find an Acorn stuck in unusual places such as in tree trunks, under bridges, or buildings. Use an Arrow to hit the Acorn to reveal the Korok.
Hit All the Moving Targets
Stand on the tree stump to spawn three balloons that you need to hit with an arrow. Doing so, reveals a Korok. There are also cases where you need to hit acorns instead of balloons.
Dive Into the Center of the Water Lily
Jump from a ledge or paraglider and into the center of the water lily to reveal the Korok. Note that the Korok may not spawn if you jump from a low area, so be sure to find a high place to solve the puzzle.
Race to the Ring
Step on the tree stump pedestal and it will spawn a yellow ring that you need to pass through before the time runs out to reveal the Korok.
Unplug the Corkscrew
Use Ultrahand to unplug the corkscrew-like structure to reveal the Korok.
Place the Rock on the Wooden Stand
Use Ultrahand to move the boulder and place it on the wooden stand nearby to reveal the Korok.
What are Koroks?
Race of Small Wooden Beings
Koroks are confirmed to return to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as they can be spotted in the background of the March 28th gameplay trailer. They are a race of small, wooden spirits that resemble small plants or trees and wear leaf masks. Koroks are guided by the Great Deku Tree.
Koroks first appeared in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and can also be encountered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
March 28th Gameplay Trailer
Korok Fronds can be Fused with Weapons
Korok Frond is one of the new items added to the game. You can Fuse this with Link's weapons to gain new effects!
All Abilities and How to Unlock
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides
Interactive Map of Hyrule: All Locations and Map Icons
All Area Maps and Locations
| Hyrule Map Locations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Sky | Depths | |||
| Caves and Wells | Towns and Settlements | ||||
Other Maps
| Collectible and Area Maps | ||
|---|---|---|
| Skyview Towers | Shrines | Lightroots |
 Korok Seeds | Stables | Chasms |
| Zonai Dispensers | Sage's Wills | Hudson Boards |
| Great Fairy Fountains | Bargainer Statues | Forge Constructs |
| Coliseums | Satori Cherry Blossom Trees | - |
